Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou Dahomey - Kpede Do Gbe Houenou / Ma Wa Mon Nou Mi O

Format: 7" Vinyl
Catalogue No.: AJX575S
Release Date: 10 Sep 2021
Genre: Afro / World

Back in: 19 Jun 2024

Acid Jazz Records continue their exclusive licensing agreement with Albarika Store, the legendary record label that defined the sound of Benin and influenced the entire region of West Africa and beyond.

'Kpede Do Gbe Houenou’ is a burning piece of Afro-funk from Benin’s finest, the all-conquering Orchestre Poly-Rythmo. With a killer horns line, imploring vocals and a driving groove, this has it all and is just waiting to ignite reopened dancefloors. 'Ma Wa Mon Nou Mi O’ is equally strong, if a little less intense, and features wonderful guitar work to the fore. Without question, this is essential Beninese music. Both tracks were transferred, restored and mastered from the original 1/4 inch tape.